Social Worker jobs

Empowered to Thrive – Somerset West and/ or Tokai Estate

Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group, is dedicated to enhancing lives through state-of-the-art Healthcare Centres at our luxury lifestyle villages.

We are seeking a Locum Social Worker to provide psychosocial support services at our rehabilitation facility and retirement village at Somerset West and Tokai Estate in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town

Locum at Somerset West:

5 August- 22 September 2026

Locum at Tokai:

23 September- 7 October 2026

Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will support patients with complex medical needs, including neurological, orthopaedic, surgical and respite care, while assisting patients and their families throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to discharge planning.
• Provide counselling, emotional support and mediation for patients and their families.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and facilitate referrals to appropriate community and healthcare services.
• Identify and address barriers to recovery, treatment adherence and successful discharge.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Advocate for patients' social, emotional and practical needs throughout their care journey.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Administrative Support: Authorisations and billing are managed for you, allowing you to focus on patient care.
• Meaningful Clinical Work: Make a tangible difference in the recovery and wellbeing of patients and their families.

Requirements

• Current SACSSP registration.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• Minimum of 3 years' social work experience.
• Experience in hospital social work and case management.
• Training and experience in palliative care (essential).
• Strong report writing and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel for outpatient consultations.
• Experience in geriatrics, oncology and curatorship will be advantageous.

Compensation

• 60% commission on services rendered.

If you are a compassionate and experienced Social Worker who is passionate about supporting patients and their families through recovery, we invite you to apply and become part of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centred care